Sustainability at The University of Montana Cherie Peacock, Sustainability Coordinator The University of Montana-Missoula

Sustainability: A Core Value at UM “Consistent with the broader concept of sustainability, the University’s initiatives ultimately seek to enhance students’ understanding of the interconnectedness of ecological, social, and economic issues.” --UM Strategic Plan

Committing to Action 2007 American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment 2008/2010/2012 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories 2010 Climate Action Plan Climate Neutral by 2020

UM Total Emissions MTeCO2 (Metric Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent) Air Travel

Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, MTeCO2 Air Travel 2015 goal 10% below 2007 levels

Steam Plant Emissions, MTeCO2 (not normalized for weather) Air Travel Heating Degree Days

Purchased Electricity Emissions, MTeCO2 Air Travel

Commuting Emissions, MTeCO2 Campus Population Air Travel

Air Travel Emissions, MTeCO2

Climate Action Plan Strategies to reduce GHG Emissions Strategies to include sustainability in education, outreach, and research Public Involvement

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Energy manager Smart meters Real-time monitoring Energy audits Equipment retrofits Retro-commission HVAC systems Behavior change

Renewable Energy Biomass Solar photovoltaic Solar thermal Wind Power

Green Buildings LEED New Construction (NC) Silver certification required for all new buildings

Transportation Increase incentives to bike, walk, and bus Disincentives for parking Replace fleet with fuel efficient vehicles Increase teleconferencing Purchase carbon offsets for air travel

Offsetting Emissions Carbon Offsets Renewable Energy Credits

Climate Action Plan Interim Goal- 10% by 2015 Projected Emissions Growth Reductions due to strategies 10% below 2007 greenhouse gas emission levels by 2015

Climate Action Plan Neutrality Target- Carbon Neutral by 2020 Off- Campus Wind Offsets Biomass Plant Carbon Neutral by 2020

Sustainability in the Curriculum Climate Change Studies Minor Available to students of any discipline Green Thread Faculty training workshop Infuses sustainability throughout the curriculum

Campus Sustainability Recycling Campus-wide Student fee funded UM FLAT Forum for Living with Appropriate Technology House dedicated to student experiential learning

Campus Sustainability Farm-to-College Locally grown food Campus gardens Composting Kless Revolving Energy Loan Fund Student fee created Energy-saving projects Savings pay back loan

Architecture and Sustainability “What is ecologically appropriate, what is socially and psychologically valuable, what is beautiful to the eye, what is comforting to the soul - these are all wrapped up together in the global judgment of wholeness.” Christopher Alexander, author, architect, professor

Architecture and Sustainability Why is architecture important to sustainability? 48% of energy consumed in the US is attributed to the building sector Other sectors are transportation and industry 42% of electricity in US comes from coal 76% of this electricity is consumed by the building sector Architecture 2030 and US Energy Information Administration

Architecture and Sustainability Why is architecture important to sustainability? Embodies human values Buildings as connection or barrier with nature Dwelling in alignment with values can create positive feelings

Leadership and Energy and Environmental Design LEED Leadership and Energy and Environmental Design Internationally recognized green building program LEED certification program is managed by the US Green Building Council Provides a framework to identify and measure green building strategies Payne Family Native American Center achieved LEED Platinum, the highest rating possible

LEED Certification Process Select rating system New Construction and Major Renovation Commercial Interior Core and Shell Retail Schools Homes Healthcare Neighborhood Development Existing Buildings Operation and Maintenance

LEED Certification Process Register project and pay fee ($1200) Submit certification application and pay fee (varies according to scope of project) Application includes templates filed out for each credit Back-up data can be extensive Credits are worth points The more point earned, the higher the rating: Certified, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

LEED Certification Process Credits, or points, are given for things like: Energy efficiency Green cleaning Using local or recycled-content materials Water efficiency Daylight and views for people occupying building Renewable energy USGBC reviews application and grants certification

LEED Credentials LEED professionals LEED at UM LEED Green Associate LEED Accredited Professional with specialty LEED Fellow LEED at UM All new buildings will be minimum LEED Silver LEED EBOM (Existing Building Operation and Maintenance) researched and implementation planned if funded

Payne Family Native American Center LEED Platinum certified Second-most energy efficient building on campus for heat and power (Rankin Hall most energy efficient but it is not fully conditioned and the NAC is.)

More Information http://www.umt.edu/greeningum/ Office of Sustainability Cherie Peacock, Sustainability Coordinator cherie.peacock@umontana.edu 406-243-6001